Nicolas vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Nicolas Rank #184

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Ryan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Nicolas and Ryan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.